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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
7
Local notice promotes Opie Read, a national reputation speaker, appearing at the Hawkeye theatre in Grachtinger on December 8, urging families to attend. The piece mixes an account of a river drowning incident with enthusiastic event advertising and wrestling match recap.
The following new telephones have been installed Forest Johnsen .655 Zan bh Will Lubmon . osc 505.
Rodman’s Mr Salisbury and Graettinger’s Tas McNeal square off Saturday night at Woodman hall after the first show. Salisbury, 155 pounds, recently beat Ed Merke in five straight falls, while McNeal, around 145, is a new challenger. Several preliminaries billed as part of Saturday’s program. Mise Sirfrida Ermadisen visited the Thome of My and Mrs Motehkisa of Mstherville.
Me irank W Christensen and Mixs Ya Christine Thomsen wed Sunday morning at the Lisity Lutheran church with Rev. Sande officiating. Guests included May and Mas Nels Nelsen. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home, and the couple will spend their honeymoon visiting relatives before managing a new home on the bride’s farm west of town. Return visits planned before Christmas. the bride is the daughter of Mrs. John Nelson and praised for poise and character. The groom, son of Mrs. Lena Christensen, is described as industrious and progressive, a farmer with wartime service, and the Times offers congratulations.
A damaged report describes danger at Rock Tnhund depot where darkness and moving vehicles create a deadly risk. The piece laments blame on the company and laments the loss of a life, noting controversy over fault without clear resolution.
Mr and Mrs Charley Deason and their children will depart next Vesday for California to spend part or all of winter there They plan to be away until the first of February traveling via the northern route to start and return by the southern route They expect to stop at places of interest along the way and have described the trip as very pleasant.
Corn and oats decline further as farmers face a heavy toss in corn and grain. Prices fall to 4 AVe for corn and 32e for oats. The outlook suggests a temporary depression with an eventual rebound, though peak wartime prices may not return.
On Friday evening December 3 the high hour presents a popular play Kentucky Ball of the Tawhoye. The story is exciting and full of pep with a creditable cast of students. Proceeds support the gym floor restoration and feature a long list of local names and roles.
Wreck at the depot crossing left a passenger injured as a gravel pit truck veered onto the wrong side of the road. Kiser escaped serious harm and credited quick reflexes for avoiding a fatal impact. Mrs Carsey sustained facial injuries while Mithy’s wife suffered a head injury. The truck rolled and slid before stopping, drivers and witnesses recounting the event with relief.
In the Times a quarter page ad announces Joe Amdahl auction sale to be held Wednesday December 1. Amdahl offers 69 head of live stock including 5 horses 18 cattle and 46 hogs plus farming machinery stock feed chickens and 20 tons of hay. He is quitting farming and selling all.
Rav H P Hansen reports bilingual services today with Danish language at Four Thanksgiving and Germanic style English at Notwerian Githernn church in Croeltinger. A Danish school session continues at 2:40 PM while South Walnut church hosts English services Sunday evening. A separate note records a dog bite incident in Grachtinger on Saturday causing no serious injuries.
The Methodist church announces a Thanksgiving service on Thursday at 10:30. All are warmly invited. The service will last under an hour, with regular services at the usual hours next Sunday.
Petey Norgaard and Lars N Larsen announce upcoming auctions for livestock and farm machinery as they move to smaller holdings. The notices list cattle hogs hay and equipment with dates in December, plus an Old Time Supper by the Ocgood Union 8 S. on Friday November 26 inviting all to attend.
A Graettinger Iowa community meeting to decide on forming a town wide community organization is set for December 1 at the Hawkeye Theatre. Lucas of the Iowa Chamber of Commerce will speak on benefits. residents urged to attend and share support or opposition.
Royal Neighbors entertained Woodman lodge members at a sect evening Tuesday. Dancing lasted until midnight followed by a well prepared supper in the hall dining room. Old time dance music by Auoliener Grad and Floyd Fleming drew many attendees and the supper was thoroughly enjoyed.
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